HackMeOut Kyiv is a hackathon for change-makers who are passionate about learning new things, working hard and coming up with innovative solutions for contemporary problems. 

A great thing about the hackathon in Kyiv is that it builds an international environment, where 60 participants from 10 different countries (V4 countries - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Eastern Partnership countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) work together, approaching the problem from different sides, as each of them have different mentality, cultural background and points of view depending on where they come from. Creating that kind of environment is crucial for working on IT products, which today grow and move very fast from local to global markets. 

HackMeOut Kiev will consist of two parts: learning and applying the acquired knowledge.

On the first day participants will have intensive training on the topic of UX/UI. Professionals from the industry will provide basic and necessary knowledge for solving the subsequent task.

On the second day, participants will be divided into teams and during the whole day will work on a solution for a challenge which will be given on the spot. The groups will be supported by expert mentors.

Why UX/UI? 

UX/UI are relatively new fields, but extremely important for doing business today. User experience and User interface are closely related and both equally important for developing a successful product. 

User experience is about the whole experience customers have while interacting with the product, it’s about how they feel, their emotions, how easy it is to use the product, what features it has, how they work. So basically everything a customer experiences from the first to the last contact with the product. 

User interface is more about the design of those products, the aesthetic experience, how it looks, what are the colours, the layout, etc.

Considering the fact that the market today is overcrowded, UX/UI could be the determining factors for winning the competition, therefore HackMeOut Kyiv will focus on this.

Why to participate?

• Meet people with different background, from 10 countries

• Networking and finding potential partners

• Learn from international mentors who will assist through the whole event

• Contribute to the building of innovative products

• And in the end, just have fun from attending such a massive event

Profile of the participants

• Aged 18-34

• You are a resident of V4 or EaP countries

• You speak English at a proficient level

• You have experience with the design thinking framework

• You know how to use the tools like Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD, Invision, Whimsical, Marvel, Miro

• You have heard about user research and translating insights from research to your designs

• You have understanding of interaction design principles

• You are a(n) Intern/Junior UX designer who are eager to learn and improve their skills

• Extra point for: understanding of business metrics and the ability to translate company goals and objectives into digital experiences

All travel, accommodation, food and activities costs will be covered by the organisers. Participants only need to take care of their insurance and Covid-19 related costs (testing if necessary).

Participants will be accommodated in Kyiv city centre.

Schedule

Day 1 (9th Sept)

- Arrivals

Day 2 (10th Sept)

- Intense training on UX/UI by experts

- UX/UI themed hackathon, supported by expert mentors (overnight)

Day 3 (11th Sept)

- UX/UI themed hackathon, supported by expert mentors

- Awarding ceremony & gala dinner

Day 4 (12th Sept)

- Departures

Partners, who support the event

MeOut Group

International Visegrad Fund

Ukrainian Startup Fund

Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Embassy of Hungary in Ukraine

UNIT.City

TO APPLY

Please fill in this application form https://bit.ly/3izRc2g